Magic Castle
Chris came through again and got me into his office Christmas party. This time, we were in L.A. at the Magic Castle. Talk about unique. This place is an old Hollywood mansion that was long ago converted into a private club for members of the magician’s guild. If you know someone in the guild, you can get a pass to visit for a meal or drinks at one of its many bars. The mansion has mazes of rooms on multiple levels. Many of the rooms are for dining, there is a bar on each level, and there are several theaters. In addition magicians mill around doing some of the most amazing card tricks I’ve ever seen. There is also a magic piano in a parlor next to the main bar. It is played by Irma’s ghost. If you ask Irma a question, make a request, and tip her well, she will play almost anything you would like to hear. It was definitely a magical experience, and I’m surprised that after 6 years in SoCal, this was my first time there.